Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Keep accurate records of all parts and components, including their specifications, quantities, and locations
• Perform regular physical inventories to verify stock levels and reconcile any discrepancies
• Standardise stock description of all items to avoid duplication
• Implement inventory control practices to maintain optimal stock levels, minimizing excess while avoiding shortages
• Collaborate with procurement teams to identify and purchase required parts and components
• Assess suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and adherence to delivery schedules
• Manage the logistics of receiving and distributing parts to various departments and locations within the mining operation
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of parts to minimize equipment downtime
• Handle returns and exchanges of defective or incorrect parts, ensuring quick resolution and minimal disruption
• Provide necessary parts and components to maintenance teams to ensure efficient repair and maintenance of equipment
• Monitor and track the usage of parts to predict future needs and adjust inventory levels accordingly
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to develop and adhere to maintenance schedules, ensuring all necessary parts are available
• Monitor and manage the parts inventory budget, ensuring expenditures remain within allocated limits
• Analyze costs associated with parts procurement and inventory management, identifying opportunities for savings
• Prepare financial reports related to parts inventory and procurement for review by senior management
• Lead and manage parts department personnel, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
• Implement and enforce safety protocols within the parts department to ensure a safe working environment
• Encourage teamwork and continuous improvement among parts department staff
• Ensure all parts and inventory management practices comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Generate regular reports on inventory status, procurement activities, and financial performance
• Stay updated on industry best practices and integrate them into the parts management process

• Degree / Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics Management or related
• 7 to 10 years experience within an inventory management, preferably in the mining or heavy industrial sector
• 3 to 5 years experience as a Supervisor / Manager
• MS Excel (Advanced), MS Word (Intermediate)
• A valid drivers licence and own vehicle

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